State data · week of 2026-06-06
Alaska: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Alaska address — how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey — U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
2,059
Backlog (>125 days)
275
% over 125 days
13.4%
Avg days pending
72.32 days
Completed FYTD
6,010
How Alaska compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Alaska veterans, 13.4% of pending claims are in backlog — a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 2,002 | 267 | 73 | 5,618 |
| Pension | 16 | 2 | 61 | 115 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 41 | 6 | 43.15 | 277 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,059 | 275 | 72.32 | 6,010 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06